Importance of Employablity Training

Only 25 percent of technical graduates and 10-15 percent of other graduates are considered employable

Importance of Employablity Training 

Reports suggest that candidates may have the qualifications and ‘hard skills’ needed to be able to manage the job role but, without a well-honed set of ‘soft skills’, employers are less inclined to hire.

According to NASSCOM, each year over 3 million graduates and post-graduates are added to the Indian workforce.

However, of these only 25 percent of technical graduates and 10-15 percent of other hashtag graduates are considered employable by the rapidly growing IT and ITES segments.

Reports suggest that candidates may have the qualifications and ‘hard skills’ needed to be able to manage the job role but, without a well-honed set of ‘soft skills’, employers are less inclined to hire.

The good news is that, while many soft skills are inherent, others can be learned. One can train oneself just as one can in hard skills.

3 years ago, Surbhi Bhutani (whom I trained on Employability and Career Skills) got offer letters from 4 leading MNCs.

Today Surbhi is a proud member of Infosys family, and adding value to the organization with her same zeal and zest.

Full marks to her for her hard work and dedication that she never missed any T&D session and actively participated in all T & D related activities, and improved her performance drastically.

Today she is a proud member of Infosys family and adding value to the organization with her same zeal and zest.

Needless to mention, Training does play an important role to enable students become job ready and culture fit with the right set of soft skills.

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Value of Mock Interviews

Mock interviews can help us sail through the job interview like a breeze.

Value of Mock Interviews

Many of us have all the answers in our head but sometimes they do not sound as good once we speak them into existence in an interview. 

As per TeamLease Services Limited, “Candidates may be academically and technically sound, but certain level of aptitude, articulation and attitude is required to bring out their functional skills to the fore. Many candidates look great on paper, but fail to express as well as communicate clearly in personal interviews." 

Many of us have all the answers in our head but sometimes they do not sound as good once we speak them into existence in an interview. 

To address this issue, I have found that a mock interview is a very helpful tool in preparing the students to land their dream job. 

Going through a mock interview helps us to nail down our story, our strengths, and better state our weaknesses. 

Mock interviews are not only a great way to calm our nerves, but they can also give us valuable feedback, which can help us sail through the job interview like a breeze. 

Mock interviews are not only a great way to calm our nerves, but they can also give us valuable feedback.

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Training Fundamentals (II)

Do remember that anyone can learn how to become a better presenter!

Training Fundamentals (II)

With right guidance and suggestions, Kajal started working really hard to improve her public speaking skills and gradually, she started doing extremely well in group-presentations during her PGDM days.

Right from the very beginning, I could sense a spark in Kajal and could see a successful trainer in her. Though she had good communication skills and confidence, yet she required a bit of guidance to speak in public like a pro. 

Kajal is a professional working in hospitality industry
and conducts town hall sessions with all the grace and confidence.

With right guidance and suggestions, Kajal started working really hard to improve her public speaking skills and gradually, she started doing extremely well in group-presentations during her PGDM days. 

Today, Kajal is a professional working in hospitality industry and conducts town hall sessions and presentations in front of her seniors with all the grace and confidence. 

Here are 15 super-suggestions to do well in your upcoming presentation, 

1. Do become passionate about the topic. 

2. Do Practice. 

3. Do get honest feedback from someone you trust. 

4. Do use body language to help make a point. 

5. Do become natural and sincere while speaking. 

6. Do face audience more than slides. 

7. Do smile. 

8. Do speak with conviction and enthusiasm. 

9. Do use props, stories, questions, short video clips, examples etc. 

10. Do use occasional “spice” like humor, images, sound, questions etc. 

11. Do vary your voice. 

12. Do pause after important points. 

13. Do relax, breathe deep and use nerves to your advantage. 

14. Do remember that the audience wants you to succeed. 

15. Do remember that anyone can learn how to become a better presenter! 

All the Best! Present Well :) 

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Training Fundamentals (I)

Research suggests that any skill comes when we practice it with a sense of purpose.

Training Fundamentals (I)

Research suggests that any skill comes when we practice it with a sense of purpose. It has been found that students generally don't take much interest in Skill Enhancement training sessions for the lack of drive sometimes. 

I vividly remember, both Vimal Tiwari and Naushad started their journey in my training sessions as humble students. They both were quite ambitious, but Confidence and Communication were their areas of improvement. 

Research suggests that any skill comes when we practice it with a sense of purpose. It has been found that students generally don't take much interest in Skill Enhancement training sessions for the lack of drive sometimes. 

It is important to let them understand (right from the very beginning) that their KSA (Knowledge - Skills - Attitude) is much more crucial for them to succeed in life rather than mere passing the exams. 

As a rule of thumb, I always try to ignite a spark in my students and inspire them to have a sense of purpose in life. And as trainers, once we accomplish this goal, half the job is done then and there. 

The rest of the task is to create interest among them by incorporating a number of Experiential Learning Methods to bring variety and student engagement. 

Over the years, this simple method has enabled me witness many Success Stories time and again and Vimal and Naushad are the best testimonials to that. 

Thanks to both of them for sharing their kind feedback. Truly respect their sentiments. 

This simple method has enabled me witness many Success Stories time

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Why Am I Passionate about My Profession?

During my life-journey, I met some remarkable people, had incredible experiences and learnt crucial life lessons.

Why Am I Passionate about My Profession?

Overtime I realized I was not following my heart or in other words, I was not able to realize my true calling. 

Like any other youngster, I too faced the dilemma of choosing the right career for myself. Truth be told, I did make deviating choices initially, and had my share of struggles. 

Overtime I realized I was not following my heart or in other words, I was not able to realize my true calling. During my life-journey, I met some remarkable people, had incredible experiences and learnt crucial life lessons. 

Today, when I look back and connect the dots, I truly feel it was all worth it. I am glad that I chose Teaching and Training the young minds neither under compulsion nor being bound by circumstances; but for my pure passion of learning and sharing my learning with others. 

I feel grateful to acknowledge that I found my calling, I am following my heart and thus, adding value to young minds and enjoying every bit of it. 

To paraphrase Steve Jobs,

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."

Today, I am following my heart, adding value to the young minds and enjoying every bit of it.

#FindYourCalling #FollowYourHeart #MakeYourPassionYourProfession

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How to Use LinkedIn for Job Search

At least 500 million people use the network, and there are more than 10 million active job listings every year.

How to Use LinkedIn for Job Search

Is LinkedIn really beneficial to find a job opportunity? As per Fortune Magazine, at least 500 million people use the network, and there are more than 10 million active job listings every year. 

Meet Aashi Bhatnagar, a Management Student who kept her cool in difficult times, always believed in herself, and never lost her faith in her job search. Kudos to her persistence, her sheer will power and her positive attitude that helped her gain employment and that too through LinkedIn. 

Aashi Bhatnagar, who kept her cool in difficult times, always believed in herself, 

and never lost her faith in her job search.

Similarly, Sonam Upadhyaya, who always believed in herself, constantly honed her skill-set as a Finance student and kept on exploring LinkedIn for right job opportunities, made her dream come true to become an Investment Banking Analyst through LinkedIn.

Sonam Upadhyaya, made her dream come true to become an Investment Banking Analyst through LinkedIn only.

So, is LinkedIn really beneficial to find a job opportunity? As per Fortune Magazine, at least 500 million people use the network, and there are more than 10 million active job listings every year. Follow these quick power-tips in your journey of job-search through LinkedIn, 

Is LinkedIn really beneficial to find a job opportunity?

1. Think of LinkedIn as a search engine. 

2. Use a professional picture and customize your profile URL. 

3. Write a crisp and detailed summary of your career. 

4. Keep your overall profile fresh and updated. 

5. 'Clean up' your online presence and other social media profiles. 

6. Don't hesitate in directly contacting the hiring managers and recruiters. 

7. Use 'personalized messages' while contacting the authorities. 

8. Try searching through the updates (or "Posts") using suitable hashtags, like #jobs, #hiring, #employment. 

9. Join professional LinkedIn Groups (like College Alumni/ Industry specific etc). 

10. 'Actively' follow your dream companies' official LinkedIn Pages. 

11. Try to find a mutual connection with your potential employer or through a common Linked group. 

12. Emphasize on your skills through suitable recommendations and endorsements. 

13. Above all, be visible on LinkedIn. Do like, comment, and share items in your LinkedIn feed. 

All the best in your job-search! May you receive the good news soon! Congratulations in advance :) 

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Office Etiquette (I)

These quick tips will certainly assist you for rocking your first day at the job.

Office Etiquette (I)

First day at the new job?! Follow this quick checklist to stand out on your first day in office.

First day at the new job?! Follow this quick checklist to stand out on your first day in office, 1. Show up early with a positive attitude and project high energy. 2. Dress appropriately for the job. 3. Smile and be professional. 4. Be confident when introducing yourself. 5. Get to know the company and find out who you’ll be working with the most. 6. Be friendly, talk to peers and say “thank you” often. 7. Befriend at least one colleague 8. Learn the office rules. 9. Be yourself and leave with a good attitude. 10. Send thank-you emails to those who helped you throughout the day.

Congratulations dear Vishal and Shreya Gupta on your joining. I am sure these tips will certainly assist you for rocking your first day at the job. All the Best!

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